Stir-Fried Korean Beef Bulgogi with Caramelized Onions and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory bulgogi sauce, stir-fried quickly with onions and garnished with sesame seeds for a classic Korean dish. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs thinly sliced beef ribeye, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp grated ginger
3 stalks, sliced green onions
1 medium, thinly sliced white onion
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye and 3 sliced green onions, tossing to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 thinly sliced medium white onion and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until caramelized and fragrant.
Step 3: Add the marinated beef and onions to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the beef is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.